CAPT Laurance Safford Scholarship Recipients
2023 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA CAPT Laurance Safford Scholarship Awards for 2023:
| Recipient | About | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
Dane Faber |
Dane, sponsored by CTR2 Ken Schmid, in honor of the late CTR1(EXW) Michael Strange, KIA 6 August 2022 in Afghanistan while assigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Dane is studying Computer Science and Cyber Security at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. | $3,000.00 |
Mia Kasperowicz |
Mia, sponsored by CTRCM Douglas Stenzel USN (RET), in honor of the late Rear Admiral William "Bill" Masters Jr., former Commander Naval Security Group Reserve Command. Mia is studying Finance at Clemson University. | $2,500.00 |
Ethan King |
Ethan, sponsored by CTT2 Jay King, in honor of the late CTRCM Clarence "Bud" Shick, the 1st Commander Naval Security Group Force Master Chief. Ethan is studying Physical Sciences at the University of Southern Indiana. | $2,000.00 |
2022 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA Scholarship Awards for 2022:
| Recipient | About | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
Mia Kasperowiz |
Mia, sponsored by CTRCM Doug Stenzel, USN (RET), was in the top 5% of her graduating class with a GPA of 4.67 while working after school and being one of the top high school track athletes in New England. Mia will be attending Clemson University. | $3,000.00 |
Jolie Miller |
Jolie, sponsored by CTRCS Justin Miller, USN (RET), graduated from High School in the top 6% of her class with a 4.5 GPA and maintained a 4.0 GPA in her freshman year at the University of Florida. | $2,500.00 |
Alexis Koval |
Alexis, sponsored by former CT3 John Koval (also former Member Secretary for NCVA), maintained a 3.3 GPA in high school while being the top YMCA lifeguard in Norman, Oklahoma to help support her family and has taken extra courses to prepare for college. Alexis will be attending the University of Oklahoma. | $2,000.00 |
2021 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA Scholarship Awards for 2021:
| Recipient | About | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
Jolie Miller |
Ms. Miller currently attends the University of Florida, studying to obtain a BFA degree—works in Robotics and STEM education programs. | $3,000.00 |
William Landauer |
Mr. Landauer will attend Germanna Community College as a precursor to matriculating in a four-year program in mathematics and computer science. | $2,500.00 |
Reese Wargo |
Ms. Wargo will attend the University of Tennessee, studying to become a Child and Family Life Specialist. | $2,000.00 |
2020 Scholarships
The U.S. NCVA Scholarship program was suspended in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
2019 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA Scholarship Awards for 2019:
| Recipient | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Coryle Roberts | $3,000.00 |
| Shelby Moore | $2,500.00 |
| Mikayla Moore | $2,000.00 |
2018 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA Scholarship Awards for 2018:
| Recipient | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Shelby Moore | $3,000.00 |
| Coryle Roberts | $2,500.00 |
| Sophia Switzer | $2,000.00 |
2017 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA Scholarship Awards for 2017:
| Recipient | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Sylvie L. Sorese | $2,500.00 |
| Joseph Sullivan | $2,000.00 |
| Garrett Horning | $1,500.00 |
2016 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA Scholarship Awards for 2016:
| Recipient | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Ryan Maki | $2,500.00 |
| Kendra Mai | $2,000.00 |
| Jesse Reyes | $1,500.00 |